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BL56 WXJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,841 mi
Last recorded48,841 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,841 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front and rear (2.5.A.1c)

various body areas coroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,361 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front and rear (2.5.A.1c)

various body areas coroded

Fail 21 Feb 2015 35,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,171 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 31,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearsdie front and offised fornt wishbone bushes split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,140 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 28,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,468 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BL56 WXJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL56 WXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL56 WXJ registered?

BL56 WXJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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